Overseas Student Services presents
Multicultural Week 2007What is Multicultural Week?Multicultural Week (MWeek) is an event organized and run primarily by student volunteers. It offers a unified way for Monash students to celebrate their unique cultural backgrounds. The week will provide a concentrated and meaningful presentation of life in various areas of the world, in an atmosphere that is fun and relaxed. The event will offer an array of performances and food from different countries as well as interactive and stimulating activities. In all, it is a service to the many student groups who can use this event as an opportunity to involve themselves in the community
Event StructureDay Activities Dates :7th, 8th, and 9th August Time: : 11:00am - 3:00pm (all three days) Location : Student Lounge (Level 2, Building S) Themed Party Date : 9th August Time : 7pm - 1am Location : Grpyh Inn The week will include 3 days presenting geographic regions of the world. On the last day, the event is concluded with a themed party held on the campus grounds. Each day consist of dance and music performances, food, and general displays in the campus student lounge. The days will be organized, as follows: Tuesday : European/Latino Day Wednesday : Asian/African/Middle Eastern Day Thursday : Australia/New Zealand Day OrganisersMWeek is organized and run by the Overseas Student Service (OSS) of the Caulfield campus. It is a student-run department formed under Monash University Student Union (MONSU) since 1990 at both Caulfield and Peninsula campuses. Being a representative body for all international students on campus, OSS exists to look after their interest and welfare, so as to better address their needs in unity. Want to Volunteer?Download the Registration Form Below Multicultural Week Volunteer Registration Form.Doc Welcome from the OSS DirectorDear Fellow International Students, On behalf of the Overseas Student Services committee I would like to welcome all of you freshmen to Monash Caulfield. And for all returning students, I hope you had a great break! The OSS committee is made up of International Students from all over the world. You have chosen us to represent you and we are keen to do our best. However, in order for us to carry out our role effectively, we need as much input as we can get from you. If you have any matter that you would like to bring up, please contact any of my committee members or me. You can do so in person, on the phone or via e-mail. We are here to represent you, so please do not hold back. I hope that you will support all our activities and that of MONSU Caulfield. By doing so, yet again, you will help us to help you! Wish you all a great year ahead! Kind Regards, Param Artputhanathan oss.director@monsucaulfield.org.au What is OSS?Overseas Student Service (OSS) is a student-run department formed under Monash University Student Union (MONSU) since 1990 at both Caulfield and Peninsula campuses. Being a representative body for all international students on campus, OSS exists to look after their interest and welfare, so as to better address their needs in unity.How Do I Become an OSS Member?If you are an international student, you are already an OSS member! All international students currently enrolled in Monash University on both Caulfield and Peninsula campuses have access to our membership services and facilities. Moreover, you don't need to fork out a single cent to become our member. There is simply nothing to lose, but everything to gain!What Do I Get From OSS?There are a whole lot of services that are just waiting for you, just to name a few. We've got our very own lounge located in serenity on campus (S2.36), an ideal place for you to relax and meet up with peers over a cup of complimentary tea or coffee. Opened Monday to Friday from 11a.m. to 5p.m., the OSS lounge provides microwave and fridge facilities for your meal convenience. Also, keep updated with what's happening back in your country with our selected foreign newspapers and magazines.
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Param ArtputhanathanOSS Director I'm Param and I'm from Singapore. I'm a 2nd year Bachelor of Business (Banking & Finance) and Bachelor of Arts student. I'm really new to myspace, more used to friendster. Do come and chat with me if you see me on campus (especially if you have something to complain about).
Jerry FangOSS Auxiliary Director Hi, my name is Jerry. I am an IT student in Monash Caulfield. I am very glad that I can be a part of Overseas Student Service committee. I hope I could help improve the all the OSS events, and bring better experiences to all overseas student.
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